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My husband, James, and I had been married for 20 years when I found out about his extramarital affair with his former secretary. I overheard his friends joking about it while they were fixing a car in the garage. Then, I heard my husband shushing them because I might be nearby. Well, I was, and Read more about Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce Counseling[…]
I always thought that postpartum depression is a myth. I kept telling myself that it is not true, despite the known research and studies I read online and seen on the news. I guess I was too stubborn to think about it because I do not entirely care about that particular health issue. I am Read more about Frequently Asked Questions About Postpartum Depression[…]
I came from a six-year relationship before I met John. My breakup with my ex was still fresh at the time, so I did not want to date anyone. However, my friends insisted that I should be on the rebound already to show my ex what he lost for being a two-timing jerk. After days Read more about Frequently Asked Questions About Couples Counseling During A Relationship Crisis[…]
Being a mother is perhaps every girl’s lifelong dream. It often shows in the way they roleplay with dolls and treat them as their children. Some will not even let an hour pass without the dolls in their arms and throw a fit if the parents take them away. Despite that, when these girls turn Read more about How Single Moms Can Get Through Pregnancy Without Destroying Their Mental Health[…]
Source: rawpixel.com Surviving the challenges of being an alienated mom or dad is not easy at all. Keeping your rationality, albeit your children abandoning all your attempts at keeping in touch, is devastating, and trying to be sensible in the arena of the family court is truly challenging. How can you feel Read more about The Alienated Parent: Surviving The Challenges Of A Broken Family[…]
This pandemic situation is the number one cause of stress and anxiety of most people right now. And the victim of these mental illnesses is not limited to adults only. Children and adolescence also experience a different level of stress and anxiety that they sometimes cannot handle. So in times like this, it is essential Read more about Parenting 101: Help Kids Cope During The Pandemic[…]
It has been an eye-opening experience to attend the Parental Involvement Conference 2019. I did not want to admit that at first, but that’s the truth. It is especially helpful for the parents of young children like myself, who do not have particular parenting styles yet. One of the ideas that stuck with me is, “Parents Read more about Why Parents Need To Be Present In Kids’ Formative Years[…]
Parents are facing big decisions during this pandemic time, especially in providing medical attention and education to their kids. Navigating to what is best for children somehow affects both parents’ emotional and mental capability since both of them are affected by the situation as well. There is too much pressure on who is supposed to Read more about Child Custody During COVID-19 Pandemic[…]
When I attended the 2018 Parental Alienation Conference, I listened to stories of moms and dads with strained relationships with their kids after divorce. Most of them have joint custody, but a child won’t last longer than a few hours under their care because the little one is angry at the parent. Some end up Read more about Dealing With Parental Alienation Post-Divorce[…]
One popular myth about parenting is that children can boost the happiness of the couple. While many couples strive to have children in their lives, having one doesn’t necessarily add to the overall happiness of the couple. In fact, having a child may even decrease that happiness.
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